- Romantic Tutu: three quarter length bell shaped skirt made of tulle. The hemline falls between the knee and the ankle. The romantic tutu is free flowing to emphasise lightness, to suit the ethereal quality of the romantic ballets such as Giselle or La Sylphide. It is said to have been invented, or at least popularized, by Marie Taglioni, first in 1832 in La Sylphide.
- Classical Tutu (bell): A very short, stiff skirt made with layers of netting with a slight bell shape and fitted bodice. It extends outwards from the hips and does not use a wired hoop. It is usually longer than a classical (pancake) tutu. These can be seen in the famous ballet paintings by Degas. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet_tutu
Friday, 4 November 2011
Ballet tutu
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Tutus over the years got shorter and shorter. At the start they were down to the ballerinas ankles as in that period they were not allowed to show any of their body. However as time went on, the tutu got shorter, so you could see more of their leg lines, and muscle tone, and not just their foot work. Leg movements could then be elaborated on.
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